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Art and architecture
Artwork in the Library As the 'living room of the city' and as a Palmerston North cultural icon, the Library comforts and inspires. The building is functional but also reflects the community's...

Events
Story and Craft session 10am at CENTRAL LIBRARY. A Children's Holiday Programme Event.   PIGGITY WIGGITY JIGGITY JIG! Hear the story read by author Diana Neild! Then join in some Piggity...

Language Learner Literature Award
Every year, the Extensive Reading Foundation recognises the best new works of language learner literature in English. ERF website From books published in 2007, the ERF judges have selected twelve titles of...

Great reads
Great Reads  Get the scoop on the girl behind the world-famous smile. And another great new title A clever twist on the Robin Hood story

Kids at the Library
  CHRISTMAS CRAFT FUN! 22nd Dec 2008 10am-12noon Children's Zone Central Library Stories @ 6 A fun 45 minute story time for ages 5 and up. Will be held the first Friday of every month at...

Non-Fiction
What's new in Non-Fiction this month: Art of New Zealand icons : Lines in the sand by Oliver Stead   There are certain images, art objects and art styles that have...

The Basement
What’s Hot?   Private  A novel by Kate Brian  Reed, from a working class family, is attending the wealthy Easton Academy on a...

Book awards
Man Booker 2008 shortlist   The winner of the Man Booker Prize 2008 is: Aravind Adiga The White Tiger  by Aravind Adiga...

Greg Bloomfield
Greg is a world-renowned furniture designer based in Masterton. His work is held in public collections in Chicago, London and New Zealand. He has also exhibited his work in New York, Chicago, London and Paris. ...

Super Stories
Super Stories Great stories and poems from some of our library users Chip and the Night Prowler By Nadia Ridsdale (10 yrs)  “Well, well, well,” said the grey haired Policeman as he...

Kohikohinga Maori
New and notable books in the collection Kahui Whetu: contemporary Maori art - a carver's perspective by Roi Toia and Todd Couper The authors, based in Rotorua, are both carvers. Their works are...

Kid's new titles last week
Last weeks New Titles Last updated 19 December 2008  View this week's new titles Children's AV Living Room Author Title DVDs   ...

Sound and Vision new titles
This page updated: 19 December 08 Last week's Sound and Vision new titles New Titles      Adult Learning -...

German First Language Maintenance
First Language Maintenance "Frühstücksgespräche in der Stadtbücherei" (German First Language Maintenance) has started in the Library, on the first floor, near the German Language...

Spotlight on Times Digital Archive
The Times Digital Archive presents online access to one of the most highly regarded resources for the study of 19th and 20th-century world history and culture.   Hailed as the...

Fiction new titles
This page updated: 19 December 2008 Last week's Fiction new titles New Titles      Adult Learning -...

Talk about it
Forum Home / Discuss the books / Rita Angus - by Jill TrevelyanJoanne Dillon - on 11 Jul 2008 at 04:39PMFrom the blurb - "Rita Angus (1908–70) was one of New Zealand’s most loved and respected artists. Landscapes...

The books
Community Reads home - About Community Reads - Authors - Be In To Win - Books - Crosswords - Events - Gallery - Poll - Mailing List - Register - Talk about it Borrow or buy There will be...

Auckland Reader's and Writer's Festival
Alteiro, Maxine Dunedin-based author of "Live News" and "Ribbons of Grace" About Maxine Alteiro Books in our library by Maxine Alteiro Ashton, Penny Improviser, actor, writer and...

From Swamp to City:
Official Souvenir 1887-1937 : Commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of the City Author: Robert H Billens, 1882-1959    Conditions of Use These files are provided for private research and study. For any...

Sir Edmund Hillary
1919-2008 Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mt Everest, died in Auckland on Friday 11 January aged 88. News media from all around the world are reporting on this historical occasion. ...

Non-Fiction new titles
This page updated: 19 December 2008 Last week's Non-fiction new titles New Titles      Adult Learning -...

Bestseller Books
Bestseller DVDs Fiction Archer, Jeffrey, 1940- A prisoner of birth /   Atkinson, Kate. When will there be good news? /   ...

Large print
A selection of new large print titles recently added to the shelves   Pyramid  by Tom Martin "An eminent Oxford professor is murdered but the authorities are...

DVD list
Children's DVDsUpdated 4 August 2008 Search the Library catalogue or enquire at the Childrens desk for more information about these titles. A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P...

Frequently Asked Questions
Where? Where are the libraries located? Where can I return my books after hours? Where do I find out about local history? Where do I find Archives and how do I access them? ...

The authors
Community Reads home - About Community Reads - Authors - Be In To Win - Books - Crosswords - Events - Gallery - Poll - Mailing List - Register - Talk about it Palmerston North City Library...

Digital Audio Books
...now here What is a Digital Audio Book? A digital audio book  is the newest format of audio, combining a wide variety of content with an easy-to-use player all in one small unit. All you have...

Children's new titles (last week)
This page updated: 3/10/08 This weeks Childrens New Titles New Titles      Adult Learning - Children's AV -...

Fiction new titles (last week)
This page updated: 19 December 2008 This week's Fiction new titles New Titles      Adult Learning -...

Non-Fiction new titles (last week)
This page updated: 19 December 2008 This week's Non-fiction new titles New Titles      Adult Learning -...

Audio Books
Audio Books are available in 4 different formats: books on tape books on CD MP3 - a compressed audio file of an entire book on one or two CDs Digital Audio Books To search...

Which online database to use?
This is a guide to choosing the right online database to use for your search   What kind of information do you want? - Evaluating your choices - Selecting the right resource -...

Local history
Event -  Lunchtime Talk    Three Mayors in Office 1923-1947 Date: Wednesday 19th Nov 2008 Time: 12noon - 1pm Venue: New Zealand & Pacific Islands Zone, 2nd Floor, Palmerston North...